Toe Stand Pose, Padangusthasana, (pahd-ang-guhs-TAHS-uh-nuh) pada (foot) + angustha (big toe) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Padangusthasana Pose Type: Balancing, Strengthening, Standing Difficulty: Intermediate Concentration and patience are crucial to nail this balancing yoga pose. Toe Stand Pose Fundamentals Toe Stand Pose is a challenging balancing asana that first appeared in Bikram yoga, but … Read more
Compass Pose, Parivrtta Surya Yantrasana, (Par-ee-vrt-tah SUR-yuH Yan-truh-AHS-anah) Parivrtta (revolved) + Surya (sun) + Yantra (instrument) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Revolved Sundial Pose Pose Type: Balancing, Stretching, Seated Difficulty: Advanced This deep hip opener will challenge your flexibility in a whole new way. Compass Pose Fundamentals Compass Pose is a challenging yoga asana, … Read more
Pose Dedicated To The Sage Marichi D, Marichyasana D, (muh-ree-ch-yaa-suh-nuh D) marichi (sage / rsi mareechi / ray of light) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Marichi’s pose D Pose Type: Twisting, Seated Difficulty: Advanced Explore your boundaries in this seated pose, which combines half-lotus, twisting and a bind. Marichyasana D Fundamentals Marichyasana D is … Read more
Side Lunge, Skandasana, (skuhn-DAHS-uh-nuh) skanda (warrior’s position while getting ready for attack) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Transverse Lunge, Ninja Pose, War Pose Pose Type: Balancing, Strengthening, Standing Difficulty: Intermediate Channel your inner warrior and feel grounded and strong with Skandasana. Skandasana Fundamentals Skandasana is a deep leg and hip opener, which is known … Read more
Pose Dedicated To The Sage Marichi B, Marichyasana, (muh-ree-ch-yaa-suh-nuh B) marichi (sage / rsi mareechi / ray of light) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Marichi’s Pose, Sage Twist Pose B Pose Type: Stretching, Twisting, Seated Difficulty: Advanced Fold into this pose to give your organs a gentle squeeze, to lengthen the spine, and to … Read more